Funkastik James-Common Ground

“Suboptimal” is a cool and confident celebration of imperfection. It’s about embracing your flaws, laughing at expectations, and owning your chaos with pride. Between wry humor and urban groove, it tells the story of someone who’s done trying to fit in — turning every mistake into part of their style. It’s not about getting it right, it’s about finding rhythm in what’s “wrong.” Smart, soulful, and self-aware, “Suboptimal” turns imperfection into art.

„Suboptimal“ ist eine lässige, selbstbewusste Hymne auf die Unvollkommenheit. Es geht darum, die eigenen Macken zu umarmen, über Erwartungen zu lachen und das Chaos mit Stolz zu tragen. Mit einem Augenzwinkern und urbanem Groove erzählt der Song von jemandem, der aufgehört hat, sich anzupassen – und stattdessen jeden Fehler zu seinem Stil macht. Es geht nicht darum, alles richtig zu machen, sondern darum, den Groove im „Falschen“ zu finden. Klug, soulig und charmant unperfekt – „Suboptimal“ macht Unvollkommenheit zur Kunst.

SUBOPTIMAL	

Old Mr. Jones holds up my test again
Says, “Kid, what’s wrong with your brain?”
Man, that’s just not right…
Yeah, story of my life

They all keep asking, “what’ll you be?”
Guess they’ll find out when they’re watching me

It’s kinda suboptimal – yeah, that’s the word
Not quite perfect, but haven’t you heard?
Suboptimal – I’ll take that call
I don’t need perfect, I like the fall

Lucy’s done with my chaos ways
Says straight up, “you’ll never change”
Sweet girl, but she don’t get
I’m not chasing perfect yet

She says, “this won’t end too well”
I laugh, “guess time will tell”

It’s kinda suboptimal – still, I’m fine
Half off-beat, but the groove is mine
Suboptimal – I love that flaw
Can’t you see it’s my encore?

Now I’m barefoot in the sand
My song’s blowing up across the land
They said, “you’ll never get it right”
Guess they missed the point that night

Still suboptimal – yeah, that’s my style
Never perfect, but worth your while
Call it luck or call it flaws
A genius hides in chaos
Suboptimal
And proud of it all


Suboptimal

BLACK & BROWN - Put Your Money Where Your Mouth

Soul Makossa 2.0 with legendary Manu Dibango featuring hit-maker Wayne Beckford.
This new version of the legendary smash-hit « Soul Makossa 2.0 » has taken many by surprise. More surprises are now officially announced: 
For the first time since the 1990's Manu Dibango has recorded new material and is releasing an entire new album. 
On his upcoming project Manu Dibango has selected his favorite songs from the last 50 years of his productive carrier. Manu Dibango recorded the upcoming album together with Wayne Beckford who has interpreted the classics into new modern songs. 
A true classical album - bringing togheter the past and the present for the future. 
Even though Manu Dibango today is over 70 years old, he's still not ready to put down his saxophone... Remembering the past and continuing to create for the future. 
On the upcoming album PAST PRESENT FUTURE, the ends of an important musical era meet in modern remixes of old classics. The musical history that has influenced most musical genres of today is put in a new limelight of the future.

******* FRENCH ******* FRANÇAIS *******

La nouvelle version du célèbre tube planétaire « Soul Makossa 2.0 » en a surpris plus d’un. Bien d’autres surprises sont maintenant officialisées.
Pour la première fois depuis les années 90 Manu Dibango vient d’enregistrer de nouveaux titres et s’apprête à publier un tout nouvel album studio.
Pour ce nouveau projet Wayne Beckford et Manu Dibango ont créé de nouvelles compositions en partant de quelque uns de ses titres des années 60-70, qui ont enrichit 50 ans d’une carrièretrès productive et couronnée de succés. Manu Dibango et Wayne Beckford ont souhaité lui donner la coloration très afro-soul de l'époque qui a vu émerger "Soul Makossa".
Les générations passent, mais Manu Dibango reste plus actuel que jamais. Un véritable classique conjuguant passé et présent pour créer le futur !
Ce nouvel album : PAST PRESENT FUTURE incarne la fusion d’une période musicale incontournable avec celle d’aujourd’hui. Une histoire de la musique qui a influencé la plupart des courants musicaux d’aujourd’hui et qui continue de l’écrire au futur.

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PAST PRESENT FUTURE - ALBUM RELEASE : MAY 2011
Released by: BorderBlaster
Release/catalogue number: BBCD021
Release date: Nov. 17, 2011
ISRC: FRU841100813
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Soul Makossa 2.0

Chelsea Rodgers was a model
But she really rocked and rolled
Kept her tears up in a bottle
Poured them out to save her soul



prince - chelsea rodgers (Jul Nako remix )

Bonus track on Captain Syrup's debut album originally by „The Reddings“

Awakening

Album track from forthcoming Suddenly Everything


Superstrong

From the new album by PITCH & SCRATCH:

LEGO 044 Pitch & Scratch - "Together" available now on 

on Juno via digital download here:
http://www.junodownload.com/products/together/1967871-02/

on CD at Amazon here:
http://www.amazon.com/Together-Pitch-Scratch/dp/B00821LX9G/ref

Download on Juno

Pitch & Scratch - Funk Is Ruling My Head feat. Alex Prince

04 Get On The Boat (cover Prince) by R...U...Ready!?

A quick, simple and funky beat I threw together for a video that Chunky & I made.


Click the link to watch "Pop Face Lock Face"! I guarantee that Chunky & myself will put a smile on your face.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gF2bjTyBgZo

Check out the "Behind The Scenes" footage!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CtIRiiawDY

